Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Ptychomniales
Species:
angustifolia
ID:
1173552

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mitt.

Source:
tro

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 10: 170 1868

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001172890

Common Names

  • Garovaglia angustifolia
  • Angustifolia Garovaglia
  • Garovaglia Moss

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Description

Garovaglia angustifolia (also called 'Narrow-leaved Hair-cap Moss', among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Funariaceae. It is a small, tufted moss with a conical or cylindrical capsule. It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady areas such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Garovaglia angustifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Garovaglia angustifolia for. pilifera (Broth.) During
Garovaglia angustifolia var. bogorensis (M. Fleisch.) During
Garovaglia angustifolia for. gyldenstolpei (E.B. Bartram) During
Garovaglia angustifolia for. recurvifolia During
Garovaglia angustifolia for. lanceolata (C.H. Wright) During

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Garovaglia angustifolia has yellow flowers with six petals and six stamens. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Garovaglia angustifolia can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a light, well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be done in spring or summer for best results.

Where to Find Garovaglia angustifolia

Garovaglia angustifolia can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Garovaglia angustifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Garovaglia angustifolia?

Garovaglia angustifolia

What type of plant is Garovaglia angustifolia?

A shrub

Where is Garovaglia angustifolia native to?

New Caledonia

Species in the Ptychomniaceae family

Cladomnion ericoides, Cladomniopsis crenato-obtusa, Dichelodontium nitidum, Endotrichellopsis laevifolia, Euptychium piliferum, Euptychium cuspidatum, Euptychium dumosum, Euptychium mucronatum, Euptychium pungens, Euptychium robustum, Euptychium vitiense, Garovaglia binsteadii, Garovaglia brassii, Garovaglia crispata, Garovaglia eberhardtii, Garovaglia robbinsii, Garovaglia zantenii, Garovaglia angustifolia, Garovaglia aristata, Garovaglia baeuerlenii, Garovaglia compressa, Garovaglia crispa, Garovaglia elegans, Garovaglia luzonensis, Garovaglia plicata, Garovaglia plumosa, Garovaglia powellii, Garovaglia setigera, Garovaglia subelegans, Garovaglia tortifolia, Garovaglia mujuensis, Glyphothecium sciuroides, Hampeella alaris, Hampeella pallens, Hampeella concavifolia, Ombronesus chilensis, Ptychomniella ptychocarpon, Ptychomnion aciculare, Ptychomnion cygnisetum, Ptychomnion densifolium, Ptychomnion falcatulum, Tetraphidopsis pusilla, Glyphotheciopsis gracilis,

References

William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35145743: Based on data supplied by Bryonames